++++ Learn to Line Dance. Line Dancing is a fun and energetic way for anyone who loves music to get a little exercise and have a great time. Instructor Shirley Morris will show you how easy it is to learn the moves that make you feel right at home on the dance floor. No partner is needed. Classes are at the Clubhouse and begin at 6:30 PM.
Session # 2 - April 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th, May 6th and 13th
Contact Susan Long , Diakon Living & Learning After 50, 570-624-3018 to register.
++++ Zumba® fitness offered at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class!
Sessions will be held Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM beginning February 1, 2010. The introductory session on February 1st.is free . The fee for the next 7 sessions thereafter is $6.25 each. Start any time. Registration is requested but not required. Call Denise Swonger at 717-269-3214 or email denise.d.swonger@sherwin.com for more information.
++++ ANNUAL GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday February 2, 2010, 9:00AM
At the SWEET ARROW LAKE CLUBHOUSE
Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge to make his weather prediction at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Join Grover and his friends at the park Clubhouse for the 4th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration at the lake and be part of the fun! After the prediction, members of Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge # 5 will entertain you with Pa Dutch stories and songs. Enjoy music by the Groundhog Band, Chinese “Groundhog” Auction, and watch a Pa Dutch video presentation. The festivities are free and open to the public.
A Breakfast Buffet will be available beginning at 7:00 AM at a charge of $5 for adults and $3.50 for children, payable at the door, first come first serve. It’s wonderful good! Rain or shine. For info call 345-8952.
++++ On the Trail of the Bog Turtle
Bog turtles are the smallest turtles that occur here in Pennsylvania, are federally listed as threatened, and are protected under the endangered species act. Come along on a photo journey into the habitat and lives of these tiny turtles with naturalist George C. Gress on Tuesday, February 9 at 7pm at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse.
There has been much publicity about these secretive creatures and their wetland habitat, as well as some misconceptions. Find out what conservation measures are being taken to manage and protect this species. George is a Fire Specialist/ Land Steward for The Nature Conservancy. A member of the Conservation Stewardship team that maintains The Nature Conservancy’s preserves in PA, he manages the Conservancy’s bog turtle program in Pennsylvania and serves on the fire crew for the chapter’s prescribed fire program. He has been photographing nature for over 35 years and his photographs have been published in newspapers, periodicals, reports, brochures, magazines, newsletters and calendars. This program is free and open to the public. For more info call 345-8952. Snow Date February 23rd.
++++ Saturday, March 6th from 7:00 to 10:30 AM “Fifth Annual Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast” featuring real PA maple syrup and programs on the art of creating maple syrup from sap. Cost $6.00, kids $3.00 For tickets: 570.622.3742 x 5
Snow Date- Saturday March 20th.
++++ The Dinner Theater Returns
Friday and Saturday, March 12th and 13th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
MURDER ME, MURDER ME NOT
Enjoy dinner and a murder mystery at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse.
The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County will bring to life Bill Springer's story of intrigue, mistaken identity,
double-double-double crosses, and hidden bodies served up with a side of comedy.
Two Seatings: March 12 (Friday) and March 13, 2010 (Saturday)
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
$35 per person includes dinner & show ~ Make checks payable to SALCA
Reservations required to guarantee seating ~ Ticket at door only if space allows ~ BYOB
Dinner will be served family style - Ham, Turkey, mashed potatoes, filling, corn, green beans, rolls, cole slaw, & dessert
To make reservations: Mike Stefanick ~ 570-345-4963 ~ mikastefanick@comcast.net
About the show:
Murder Me, Murder Me Not written by Bill Springer
The show is the perfect recipe for an evening full of fun and laughter! Start with a pinch of murder. Randolph Gaston is dead....or is he? Now add a dash of some crazy characters. To this mix add fake accents and moustaches, mistaken identities, double (and double-double) crosses and hidden bodies. Blend in plenty of comical dialogue and situations. Stir well for a combination of mystery, comedy and farce and serve up an evening full of fun.
++++ Saturday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 10:00 AM Annual “1st Day of Trout Season Buffet Breakfast.“ Adults $5.00, kids $3.50. Fill up before you catch your limit.
++++ Annual Trout Stockings in Sweet Arrow Lake
-- April 2nd -- 1,000 trout from the Swatara Cooperative trout Nursery
--April 17th -- 2nd Annual LUNKER stocking with 70 or more trout 20 inches long or more. 10:30 AM at the Fish and Boat Access Area. Other stockings by the PA Fish and Boat Commission - April 6th and May 6th.
++++ ZooAmerica presents "Paws, Claws, Scales, & Tails" Tuesday April 6th at 7:00 PM Bring the kids. More details to follow.
++++ SHALL WE DANCE? Sunday, April 11, 1 pm Don’t have a lot of time… have a special event coming up…or do you just want to learn how to dance? Step out of the ordinary, learn to dance at the clubhouse. Instructor Con Gallagher will teach three concurrent workshops every hour - Swing, Latin, and Ballroom. After an afternoon of lessons, you will enjoy a well deserved dinner break. After dinner, show off your fancy footwork by joining in a dance social. What a great way to get into the world of dancing!!
Location: Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse - Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. Register by April 1st -Cost: $50 Susan Long, Diakon Living & Learning 570-624-3018
++++ Seeding Sale pickup of tree seedlings ordered from the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association in cooperation with the Schuylkill Conservation District. Saturday April 25th, 9:00 AM till Noon.
++++ Saturday, May 8th from 9:00 -11:00 AM “Spring Bird Walk” with local naturalist Denise “Nightowl” Donmoyer who serves as president of the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association. Meet “Nightowl” in the Waterfall parking lot for this free program that is open to beginning and more experienced birdwatchers.
++++ Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00 PM. “Photo-Safari at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park” Join Bob Evanchalk, Parks and Rec. Supervisor as he leads you to some of the best areas in the park for photos. Later, review the images and the group will chose the best. Bring your digital camera and download cable. Preregistration is requested. Call 570-527-2505 to register. Cost is $1.00/person payable at the door. Rain date May 18th.
++++ Monday May 17th, 1:00 PM. Tree Qigong walk with George Graham. All living things have energy. Experience what trees have to offer. Meet at the SAL Park Main Pavilion. Qigong (or ch'i kung) is an internal Chinese meditative practice which often uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body, and enhance a practitioner's overall health. There are three main reasons why people do qigong: 1) To gain strength, improve health or reverse a disease 2) To gain skill working with qi, so as to become a healer 3) To become more connected with the "Tao, God, True Source, Great Spirit", for a more meaningful connection with nature and the universe.
++++ "Full Moon Walk" to be held on Saturday, June 12 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake. Come on out all you "lunatics" and enjoy a fun nature interpretive walk with "Porcupine Pat" of the Schuylkill Conservation District. Celebrate the last full moon of spring and look for signs of summer. All ages welcome.
++++ Celebrate the Fourth of July with the patriotic sounds of the Pine Grove Community Band. Bring a picnic basket and your lawn chair and enjoy the concert at beautiful Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.
Come early and take a walk on the new boardwalk and enjoy the view of the falls, do some fishing, boating or spend some time simply relaxing in the Park.
The concert begins at 6:00 PM and is free to the public.
++++ Bee Wise - Learn the importance of the pollinators. Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths and slugs?
Tuesday July 20th 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday July 24th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Take in one or both sessions. Free admission. Meet at the Main Pavilion at SAL Park.
++++ Scott Weidensaul Presents--- Always a special treat as acclaimed naturalist, author and Schuylkill County resident provides a presentation. More information to follow. Tuesday July 27th, 7:00 PM at the Clubhouse.
++++ "Wee Ones Walk" to be held on Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake. Heighten your child’s natural curiosity during a sensory nature walk with “Porcupine Pat” of the Schuylkill Conservation District. The walk focuses on colors, textures, shapes, sounds and smells found in nature. Recommended for children ages 3-6.
++++ Saturday, September 18th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. “Fall Bird Walk” with local naturalist Denise “Nightowl” Donmoyer who serves as president of the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association. Meet “Nightowl” in the Waterfall Road parking lot for this free program that is open to beginning and more experienced birdwatchers.
++++ "Tree-mendous Tree Trek" to be held on Saturday, October 16 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake. Our county park features a wide variety of native trees from the Red Oak to the Eastern Hemlock—our state tree. Learn about facts and folklore about trees on a trek with "Porcupine Pat" of the Schuylkill Conservation District. It should be at or near peak foliage time so come out and enjoy color and fun. All ages welcome.
++++ Hoot Hike with local naturalist Denise “Nightowl” Donmoyer. Saturday, October 23rd, from 8:00 PM. Get to know the Owls of SALCP. Meet in the Waterfall Road parking lot for this free program that is open to beginning and experienced birdwatchers. Walk will be canceled if raining.
